• Uncategorized

    Facilities – May 2023

    May 15, 2023 - By 

    The shelter now has new shingles, with a water barrier, to replace the ones nobody has any idea how old they were. A few boards on the underside of the roof that were rotting away  were also replaced. We still need the proper color stain for them.

    After consultation with the Harbor Master, we installed a simple parking guide for your empty trailer. A yellow rope that delineates the center of the field so you have a mark for the back of your trailer.

    A couple of items found: 1) a spare tire on the way to trailer parking and 2) some money lying on the floor of the shelter. If you think they may be yours, email me using the address in the directory.

    With help from Erich and Bob we have passed our bacteria and nitrate water tests as required by IDEM. Yeah, clean water.

    An extra thanks to Dennis, Jerry, Kenny & Dr Bob for helping the Grounds Committee while they were doing Harbormaster work.

  • Racing

    Racing – May 2023

    May 15, 2023 - By 

    Racers and Non-Racers,

    ​The ECSC racing season is off and running.  We have had three successful Wednesday Night racing events with good attendance for this early in the year.  Many boats have not yet been launched but hope that the coming warmer weather will encourage more to get their boats out racing.  The Sunday races had a very slow start related to the very adverse weather for the two initial races.  The volunteer turnout for the race committee was 100% despite the weather and we very much appreciate the spirit of volunteerism for the new Sunday racing format.   Remember this year we will be having a race committee for the Sunday races.  This past Sunday we had a very good turnout and very good competitive races.

    ​Under the leadership of Tom Lauer an effort to revive interest and participation in the Green Fleet racing program is underway.  I hope if you are a Green Fleet boat owner that you will connect with Tom about future upcoming racing opportunities.

    We are still looking for both racer and non-racer volunteers for the sailboat races for the coming season.  We are experiencing an increase in volunteering this year so far but still have many open spots for any member to hop on board with our experienced PRO racing leaders and have a great time while helping the PROs run our races.  Whether you are a regular racer or an uninformed non-racer, we hope that you will sign up on SignUp Genius on the racing page of the ECSC website.  You will be doing yourself a great favor as it does not require any real racing or sailing experience to be able to function well helping the knowledgeable PROs run the races.  It is beautiful just being on the lake and the PROs will be delighted to help you “learn the ropes”.  The PROs know all that is required to run the race and they can instruct you on doing many of the simple tasks they need help with in running the race.  I know you will enjoy It and it is a great way to get an introduction to racing if you are thinking about trying it.  To volunteer you can sign up on the or call Nancy Goff or myself and we can help you sign up very easily. Remember you get 3 hours of work credits for this worth a total of $45 of your yearly dues. See you on the water!!

    ​Besides the Wednesday night and Sunday scheduled weekly racing events our first major invitational regatta event is coming up this June 3rd and 4th.  It is the Mayor’s Cup and hope you will register through the ECSC Racing page on the ECSC website.

    See you on the water.

    John Kohne

    Nancy Goff

     

  • Safety & Education

    Safety & Education March 2023

    March 31, 2023 - By 

    Safety / Education – Abigail Harlan

    Thank you to everyone who completed the Safety & Ed survey. If you have not taken the survey and would like to, you may still do so by clicking the link below:

    https://form.jotform.com/230415181659153

    The first Safety & Ed class will be held on Saturday, March 25th at 10am. 

    Commodore Rick Graef will be facilitating a one hour seminar on “Preparing Your Boat for the Upcoming Season.” 

    This discussion will include topics such as de-winterizing, spring cleaning, annual maintenance, safety checks, system checks, etc!

    Please meet in the Race Shed. No registration is required; simply show up!

  • Publicity

    Publicity March 2023

    March 31, 2023 - By 

    Hello everyone!

    My name is Michael Denney and I am the newly appointed Publicity Chairperson and Phyllis Gillingham is my assistant.  We are taking over from the now-Vice Commodore EJ Williams.  We are working on getting up-to-speed on the newsletter process and sorting out our workflows so that we can get you the club news on a regular and reliable basis.  In addition to the newsletter we are presently working on overhauling the club website [ ecsail.org ].

    The website overhaul is expected to take somewhere around 6 to 12 months.  In the meantime we are also working to keep the current site updated and accurate.  The overhaul is more so that the board and club chairs can manage the website faster and easier with less confusion but will also result in an overall faster and more responsive website for all users.

    Our website houses a substantial amount of information about the club and has many moving pieces and parts.  If you do spot any issues with the website at all or have any problems please do not hesitate to reach out to us at publicity@ecsail.org.

     

    We look forward to seeing you out on the water this year!

    Michael Denney
    Phyllis Gillingham

  • Social

    Social March 2023

    March 31, 2023 - By 

    Vickie Greenough

    Although the weather is still a bit chilly, spring is in the air.  Jennifer and I have been planning our season of events and are getting ready to call on members to step up and assist with the programs we have planned.  Work credits are available for the hours put into volunteering.  These work credits convert to $$ off you next season membership.

     

    The club will provide the main course and beverages for social events.  We ask that attendees bring a dish to share in true pitch-in fashion. 

     

    We have already had several requests to reserve the upper shelter.  When planning an event at the club, please take into consideration that we are on a septic tank and have limited parking.  Having guests carpool is ideal.  We do require a $250 deposit that is refundable or applied to assessed damages.  Please submit your requests to the Commodore for approval. 

     

    You may find all social and private events on the ECSC calendar located on the website.  Below is a quick snapshot of the season’s events.  Those in bold font require RSVP and Pre-payment.  More details to come closer to the events.

     

    Mother’s Day – Sunday, May 14th – 11:00 am – Host/hostess needed

    Memorial Day – Saturday, May 27th – 6:00 pm – Host/hostess needed

    Father’s Day – Sunday, June 18th – 11:00 am – Hosted by the Orndorff’s

    Kid’s Day – Saturday, July 1st – 11:00 am – Host/hostess needed

    Beach Party – Saturday, July 15th – 6:00 pm – Hosted by Nick Mates and crew

    Labor Day – Saturday, Sept 2nd – 6:00 pm – Host/hostess needed

    Lobster Fest – Saturday, Sept 23rd – 6:00 pm – Hosted by the Orndorff’s

    Chili Cookoff – Saturday, Oct 7th – 6:00 pm – Host/hostess needed

    Final Bash – Saturday, Nov 4th – 6:00 pm – Hosted by Ki and Erin Hickok

     

    Thank you in advance to those willing to volunteer their time to assist in making our club a more enjoyable place to be. 



    Vickie Greenough – Social Chair

    Jennifer Curtis – Asst. Social Chair

  • Membership

    Membership March 2023

    March 31, 2023 - By 

    Perry Cameron

    Dear Sailing Club Members, I am thrilled to welcome all of you to the 2023 season at our sailing club! As the membership chairman, I am excited to see so many familiar faces and to welcome new members who are joining us for the first time this year.

    As of this writing, we have a total of 256 active memberships, which is a testament to the vibrant community we have built at our club. Our members come from all walks of life, but we share a common passion for sailing and a love for the water.

    After a long winter, we are excited to get back to doing what we love and to reconnect with our sailing community. We have a great season planned with a full schedule of races, regattas, and social events. We are looking forward to seeing you all out on the water and enjoying the camaraderie of our sailing club.

    For our new members, we will be hosting two new member orientations on Sat. June 17th and Sat. Aug 5th at 1:00 at the upper shelter. These orientations will help you get acquainted with our club and answer any questions you may have.

    As we start this new season, I encourage all members to be welcoming to our new members and to help them feel at home in our sailing community. Our club is built on a foundation of inclusivity and support, and we are all here to learn, grow, and enjoy the sport of sailing.

    Thank you for being part of our sailing club, and I wish you all a fantastic 2023 season!

    Sincerely, Perry Cameron Membership Chairman